In his food calendar for November Hone noted that the season for sprats opened on Lord Mayor’s Day, 9 November. The same day was better known for the lavish dinner in Guildhall for the new Lord Mayor. November was also the month for oysters, pork with peas pudding and hare soup.
Sprats on Lord Mayor’s Day
9 November · London
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The season for sprats commences on Lord Mayor's day, the 9th of November
From Hone's Year Book, col. 1287. Read the original
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